Considering the fact that the measure regarding the transformation of the functions of prefect and
subprefect into positions of public dignity and taking into account the need to clarify the status of
prefect and subprefect, a series of amendments and completions were adopted in support of the
general public interest.
Thus, the functions of prefect and subprefect are functions of public dignity, and the salary rights
are established by the Framework Law on the remuneration of staff paid from public funds. At
the same time, the aforementioned provisions shall apply starting with 30 days from the date of
entry into force of the emergency ordinance.
At the level of the prefect’s institution, the function of general secretary of the prefect’s
institution is established, secretary who is a graduate of higher legal, administrative or political
sciences and is directly subordinated to the prefect.
The appointment, modification, suspension, termination of service relations, as well as
disciplinary sanctioning of senior civil servants is made by the Prime Minister, by decision,
except for public positions for which the competence to appoint is expressly regulated by special
normative acts.
